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      ‘I never expected that’ – Miralem Pjanic fires parting shot at Barcelona after sealing transfer to UAE side Sharjah

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      FORMER Barcelona star Miralem Pjanic has hit out at the club after leaving for United Arab Emirates based side Sharjah FC. The central-midfielder joined the Catalan giants back in 2020 and stayed for two seasons but last year he was on loan at Besiktas.
      Miralem Pjanic has also played for Roma, Juventus and LyonCredit: Getty
      Barca then forced Pjanic out the club amid their financial difficulties as they looked to cut the wage bill.
      It resulted in him having his contract ripped up despite two years remaining on it so he could join Sharjah FC on a free.
      Pjanic has spoken of his shock at the situation saying: “I thought it was the right choice to sign for a club like Barca, but I didn’t know it was like that at the time.
      “It was very complicated. I never expected to experience such a difficult situation. I never expected that.”
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      The Bosnian had an underwhelming spell at the Nou Camp playing just 30 times for the club and never scoring.
      He was one of many Xavi tried to shift this summer to varied success, such as Martin Braithwaite and Memphis Depay.
      Frenkie de Jong was another that the club tried to get to take a pay cut.
      Looking back before the most recent summer, club legends like Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez were both forced out of Barcelona in recent years while Pjanic was there.
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      The 32-year-old also spoke about the state of another of his former clubs Juventus.
      The Italian side have been in poor form in the last couple of seasons and pressure is building on manager Max Allegri.
      Pjanic said: “Juventus is now highly criticised, the players have to take responsibility because the coach cannot always be to blame. 
      “They have a very good coach, sometimes the criticism is exaggerated. You have to find a balance and the players have to understand that you have to give more.”
      Pjanic got his Sharjah career off to a positive start scoring on his debut in the UAE Pro League.
      He is joined at the club by another ex-Barcelona star in Paco Alcacer. More

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      Real Madrid set for Kylian Mbappe transfer return with leaked details showing PSG star’s deal runs for just two years

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      REAL MADRID’S pursuit of Kylian Mbappe is set to start AGAIN next summer after full details of his Paris Saint-Germain contract emerged.The French champions announced the 23-year-old France star had signed a new, three-year deal worth £650,000-per-week in May.
      PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe has been a long-term target for Real MadridCredit: Getty
      That appeared to tie Mbappe down until 2025 and he wore a PSG shirt with that year on the back when he publicly put pen to paper.
      But it has now emerged the contract initially runs for just TWO seasons, until 2024.
      Mbappe – rather than the club – then has the option to extend the deal into a third season if he chooses to do so.
      If he signals he will not extend, PSG will have to look to sell next summer or see their £150million-plus rated striker potentially walk away for NOTHING 12 months later.
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      There was speculation in France that when Mbappe signed the new deal it was to ensure he was still playing for the Qatar-owned club when he took part in this winter’s World Cup in the Gulf state.
      But once the tournament is over, the Qataris will be less reluctant to sanction a sale – even if it means PSG losing their star asset.
      A move for Mbappe might turn out to be a positive for PSG due to his difficult relationship with superstar team-mate Neymar.
      The exit would mean the 30-year-old Brazil icon would be assured of No1 status at the Parc des Princes.
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      Selling Mbappe for a huge fee would also end of any concerns over PSG’s ability to meet Uefa’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules.
      And it would enable the Ligue 1 champions to meet new financial sustainability regulations that will begin to be calculated from January. More

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      Real Sociedad suffer huge blow as Alexander Isak’s replacement Umar Sadiq suffers ACL injury and out for season

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      REAL SOCIEDAD have suffered a huge injury blow as Umar Sadiq, their replacement for Alexander Isak, has suffered a season-ending injury.The Spanish side sold their star striker to Newcastle for £63million at the end of August.
      Umar Sadiq has been ruled out for the rest of the season in a huge blow to Real SociedadCredit: Getty
      Newcastle have a new hero in Alexander IsakCredit: EPA
      And they chose to spend £18m bringing in Sadiq from Almeria to fill the void.
      The Nigerian striker, 25, managed just three games for his new club before picking up an ACL injury.
      He scored on his debut against Atletico Madrid and also netted twice for newly-promoted Almeria prior to his move.
      But the chances of him finding the back of the net again this season now appears unlikely.
      Real Sociedad confirmed the forward has suffered a “rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament” and is now set to undergo surgery.
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      Spanish media report Sadiq will not be able to play any more part of the season.
      Sociedad were hoping to build on their sixth-place finish in LaLiga last season and go far in the Europa League, where they find themselves in the same group as Manchester United.
      Imanol Alguacil’s side usually play with two strikers and will have to rely on ex-Real Madrid youngster Takefusa Kubo, fellow new signing Momo Cho and ex-Crystal Palace flop Alexander Sorloth for goals.
      The club relied heavily on their defence last season – netting just 40 goals in 38 matches – and may have to do the same again this term.
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      As for Isak, he has got off to a positive start at Newcastle following his club record transfer.
      He scored on his debut against Liverpool and was unlucky not to net a second in the game.
      With Callum Wilson out injured, the Swedish striker is expected to start against Bournemouth this weekend. More

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      Barcelona and Atletico Madrid ‘close to cut-price £22m deal over Antoine Griezmann transfer’ after avoiding £35m clause

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      BARCELONA and Atletico Madrid are reportedly close to agreeing a cut-price £22million deal for Antoine Griezmann.Griezmann, 31, has grown frustrated this season by a loan clause that has seen him introduced after the hour-mark in every match he’s played this season.
      Griezmann has been limited to substitute appearances due to a loan clauseCredit: EPA
      Despite Simeone subbing the Frenchman on with little time left, the pair have a good relationshipCredit: Getty
      Atletico are negotiating a lesser fee for GriezmannCredit: Rex
      Atletico must pay Barca £35m if Griezmann play more than 45 minutes in 14 or more games for Atletico this season.
      And Diego Simeone is working around it by subbing Griezmann on after the hour mark.
      Barca were reportedly preparing legal action as they felt they were already owed the money.
      However, according to L’Equipe, the two sides will instead find a compromise.
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      It’s claimed Barcelona and Atletico only communicate through the player’s lawyer, Sevan Karian, who has assumed the role of mediator.
      Atletico will pay Barca a lesser fee worth £22m with Griezmann’s short cameos coming to an end.
      The report states negotiations should be concluded during the upcoming international break.
      That will be music to Griezmann’s ears, as he is hoping to make France’s 2022 Qatar World Cup squad, having won the tournament in 2018.
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      Despite playing limited minutes, Griezmann has a good relationship with manager Simeone and Atletico.
      And he has paid back his manager in goals, netting three times across all competitions this season, including a last-gasp winner in the Champions League against Porto. More

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      Man Utd transfer blow with Barcelona wonderkid ‘Gavi already agreeing new contract including €1BILLION release clause’

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      BARCELONA star Gavi has already agreed to a new contract that includes a €1BILLION release clause, according to reports.The 18-year-old’s current deal expires at the end of the current season but a new deal was negotiated as early as last December.
      Gavi was a summer transfer target for Man Utd as they looked to bolster their midfieldCredit: Getty
      The release clause will supposedly be worth €1billion (£868million).
      Fabrizio Romano claims it will soon be signed and completed with the player committing his long-term future to Barca.
      Gavi has attracted interest from the likes of Manchester United in the past.
      However, the Catalan giants have reportedly never been worried about rumours linking him with a move to the Premier League – with Liverpool and Manchester City also keen.
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      The teenager has become a key player for club and country at his young age.
      He has already played 53 times in the Barcelona first-team scoring two goals.
      On the international stage he has amassed ten caps for Spain.
      Alongside Pedri, Gavi is seen as the future of his club and country’s midfield.
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      Under LaLiga rules it is mandatory for every player to have a release clause in their contract.
      And big release clauses are nothing new in Spanish football.
      In fact, Barcelona youngsters Ansu Fati and Pedri both have £868m buy-out clauses in their current deals.
      New summer signing Jules Kounde – a target of Chelsea – also has the same bumper clause in his contract. More

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      Watch fuming Marco Asensio throw bottle and bib in dugout meltdown after he is not brought on pitch for Real Madrid

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      A FUMING Marco Asensio threw a bottle and a bib in a dugout meltdown after not being brought on the pitch for Real Madrid. The reigning La Liga Champions made it five wins in a row and maintained their perfect start after coming from behind against Mallorca.
      Marco Asensio threw a strop after not being subbed on against his former clubCredit: Rex
      Madrid made four subs but there was no space for Asensio to come onCredit: Rex

      A stunning individual goal by Federico Valverde got Madrid back in the game before they ran away with it.
      The only downside for Carlo Ancelotti’s side was the touchline antics of Asensio, who is out of contract at the end of the year.
      The forward was disappointed at not coming on to face his former club as the manager made second-half changes.
      While Eduardo Camavinga, Nacho, Luka Modric and Dani Carvajal made second half appearances off the bench, Asensio was left as an unused substitute.
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      Tension boiled over for the 26-year-old at one point when he was snubbed by Ancelotti.
      The Spaniard could be seen ending a touchline warm-up, marching back to the dugout and throwing a training bib towards a seat.
      Asensio then appears to kick out at something on the ground as he heads back to the substitute’s bench.
      When he sits down, he chucks a bottle down in frustration.
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      After the game, Ancelotti said: “Asensio’s anger for not playing? I agree with him, so I’ll keep it in mind.”
      His reaction could be of interest to some Premier League clubs, with Asensio long-linked with a move to England and a free agent next year.
      The attacker reportedly attracted the interest of Newcastle in July with the Magpies considering whether to pounce.
      Asensio, who has been at Real Madrid since 2014, was also believed to have been pursued by Arsenal.
      The star’s reaction to not being subbed on was the only blemish in an otherwise fine day for Los Blancos.
      After falling behind to Vedat Muriqi’s goal, Valverde’s dribbled from the halfway line before hitting a stunning effort from the edge of the box to equalise.
      His goal lit the touch paper with Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and former Chelsea-star Antonio Rudiger netting in the second half.
      It was the defender’s first goal for the club since his summer move from Stamford Bridge. More

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      Real Madrid 4 Mallorca 1: Rudiger scores first goal since Chelsea exit after Valverde, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo strikes

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      ANTONIO RUDIGER’S first Real Madrid goal sealed a 4-1 comeback win over Mallorca.The champions have made the perfect start to their title defence, winning all five games.
      Rodrygo starred with a goal and an assistCredit: Getty
      Federico Valverde scored a spectacular solo goalCredit: AP
      Antonio Rudiger scored his first Real Madrid goalCredit: AFP
      But the defender appeared to be in an offside position when the free-kick was taken
      Los Blancos maintain their two-point lead over rivals Barcelona but left it late to beat Mallorca.
      The visitors took the lead in the 35th minute through Vedat Muriqi, who headed in from a free-kick at the back post.
      But Carlo Ancelotti’s side reacted ten minutes later in emphatic fashion.
      Picking up the ball inside his own half, Fede Valverde embarked on a sublime, slaloming run – leaving a string of Mallorca players trailing in his wake.
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      As he reached the penalty area he manoeuvred onto his left foot and readied a shot at goal.
      His strike left goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic with no chance, arrowing into the top corner.
      Mallorca continued to frustrate Real after the break until Vinicius Jr struck following good work from Rodrygo.
      The provider then turned goalscorer after brilliantly rounding two Mallorca defenders with clever skill and close control before firing into the bottom corner.
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      Summer signing Rudiger rounded off the victory with his first goal for the club – a volley from a free-kick in added time.
      The former Chelsea defender appeared to be in an offside position when the free-kick was played but the goal was allowed to stand. More

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      Watch ‘inhuman’ Valverde score amazing solo goal as he runs from own half and fires thunderbolt in 4-1 win over Mallorca

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      FEDE VALVERDE scored a sensational solo goal as Real Madrid beat RCD Mallorca 4-1 this afternoon.Carlo Ancelotti’s side found themselves 1-0 down via a Vedat Muriqi strike, before Valverde came to the rescue.

      Fede Valverde began his run deep inside his own halfCredit: https://juststream.live/BraInflatedProliferated
      The Uruguayan unleashed a shot from the edge of the boxCredit: https://juststream.live/BraInflatedProliferated
      Valverde, 24, celebrates his wondergoalCredit: Rex
      The Uruguayan received the ball from Dani Ceballos deep inside his own half on the stroke of half-time.
      He then embarked on a sublime, slaloming run – leaving a string of Mallorca players trailing in his wake.
      As he reached the penalty area he manoeuvred onto his left foot and readied a shot at goal.
      His strike left goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic with no chance, arrowing into the top corner.
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      The amazing goal sent the Bernabeu into bedlam – with Valverde’s team-mates rushing to congratulate him on his ingenuity.
      Fans were in awe of their midfielder’s brilliance.
      One wrote: “Federico Valverde is able to help the attack, cover for the midfield, cover for the right back, progress the ball and score goals. He can do EVERYTHING. This guy is not human.”
      While a second gushed: “He’s gonna be an all timer.”
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      Another added: “I speak for everyone when i say he is best player in current madrid team.”
      Madrid went into the half-time break level at 1-1, before grinding down their opponents’ resistance in the second 45.
      Mallorca held firm until the 72nd minute, before Vinicius Jr broke their defences.
      The Brazilian was teed up by compatriot Rodrygo, shimmying brilliantly on the edge of the box to work a yard of space before dinking the ball beyond Rajkovic.
      Rodrygo then got in on the act himself late on – sensationally dribbling through Mallorca’s defence before rifling a shot into the back of the net.
      Antonio Rudiger turned the match into a rout in stoppage time, his volley goal being given after a VAR check.
      The victory saw Madrid climb back ahead of Barcelona to the top of the LaLiga table.
      Ancelotti and Co have won all five of their games thus far, while Barca have achieved four triumphs and one draw.
      The Uruguayan smashes his shot into the back of the netCredit: Getty More